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#31
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Stanier Suburbans from Dap...
Last post by madchadbrad - April 10, 2026, 03:01:52 PM
Only the following were push-pull fitted, according to my googling of Wikipedia:
41210 to 41229, 41270-41289 & 41320-41329.
#32
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Stanier Suburbans from Dap...
Last post by Bob G - April 10, 2026, 02:18:43 PM
I believe that the BRITISH RAILWAYS version of the Ivatt will have push pull apparatus fitted.
#33
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Stanier Suburbans from Dap...
Last post by class8mikado - April 10, 2026, 02:10:41 PM
Quote from: madchadbrad on April 10, 2026, 10:52:42 AM
Quote from: Roy L S on April 09, 2026, 11:26:39 PM
Quote from: madchadbrad on April 09, 2026, 09:17:48 PMApart from the numbering, are there any other differences between the push-pull versions of Dapol's Ivatt 2MT tank locos and the non-push-pull versions?

Yes, the very prominent push-pull equipment by the smokebox, unlike the GW locos which had mechanical linkages, LMS ones had a vacuum driven system.



Thanks!
Darn it! That probably means that s/h examples of the original Dapol production run version will be like for hens teeth ... or any new run version at premium price!

I wonder it anyone does an add-on moulding/3D print that could be added to a non-push-pull loco?
Having had mine exit the table (at the kind of speeds only these locos seem capable of) and suffer external damage i had to buy a couple of spare bodies. If the push pull apperatus is still on either of them its yours, will have a rummage tonight...
#34
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Stanier Suburbans from Dap...
Last post by madchadbrad - April 10, 2026, 11:30:17 AM
Maybe this from Peter's Spares?
EBay.uk item #314587589414
#35
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Stanier Suburbans from Dap...
Last post by madchadbrad - April 10, 2026, 10:52:42 AM
Quote from: Roy L S on April 09, 2026, 11:26:39 PM
Quote from: madchadbrad on April 09, 2026, 09:17:48 PMApart from the numbering, are there any other differences between the push-pull versions of Dapol's Ivatt 2MT tank locos and the non-push-pull versions?

Yes, the very prominent push-pull equipment by the smokebox, unlike the GW locos which had mechanical linkages, LMS ones had a vacuum driven system.

Thanks!
Darn it! That probably means that s/h examples of the original Dapol production run version will be like for hens teeth ... or any new run version at premium price!

I wonder it anyone does an add-on moulding/3D print that could be added to a non-push-pull loco?
#36
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by Newportnobby - April 10, 2026, 10:41:56 AM
Foreigner '4'. An album very much of its time but still worth a listen to now and then
#37
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Stanier Suburbans from Dap...
Last post by Newportnobby - April 10, 2026, 10:01:02 AM
Quote from: Adam1701D on April 10, 2026, 09:29:27 AM
Quote from: madchadbrad on April 09, 2026, 09:17:48 PMApart from the numbering, are there any other differences between the push-pull versions of Dapol's Ivatt 2MT tank locos and the non-push-pull versions?
Yes - the push-pull version has extra tooling for the pimps and fiddly bits.

Now that's a really unfortunate typo :smiley-laughing:
#38
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Stanier Suburbans from Dap...
Last post by Adam1701D - April 10, 2026, 09:29:27 AM
Quote from: madchadbrad on April 09, 2026, 09:17:48 PMApart from the numbering, are there any other differences between the push-pull versions of Dapol's Ivatt 2MT tank locos and the non-push-pull versions?
Yes - the push-pull version has extra tooling for the pumps and fiddly bits.

(Edited for spelling)
#39
General Discussion / Re: Railtec Transfers
Last post by Jollybob - April 10, 2026, 01:26:27 AM
I did send an email the other day, as I was chasing up an order. He did reply and said he has received a lot of orders and volumes were very high.
An update is available on his website. I will put the link to it below.

https://www.railtec-models.com/service-update.php

Rob.
#40
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Stanier Suburbans from Dap...
Last post by Roy L S - April 09, 2026, 11:26:39 PM
Quote from: madchadbrad on April 09, 2026, 09:17:48 PMApart from the numbering, are there any other differences between the push-pull versions of Dapol's Ivatt 2MT tank locos and the non-push-pull versions?

Yes, the very prominent push-pull equipment by the smokebox, unlike the GW locos which had mechanical linkages, LMS ones had a vacuum driven system.
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